franzbassist

A top day. Thanks to those who organised it so well. I am glad I took my earplugs though.....

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1379687323' post='2215745'] I haven't tried that! May be worth giving it a shot! My only concern doing that is switching between basses, as I surely would need to turn the volume off on the amp on the channel to do it.... Or would it work like it does now with the switcher pedal in that I can just do the foot activated volume off and on on the GT10b? Sorry, I always get lost of the amplification side of things!! [/quote] tonyf's suggestion of muting via the GT should work. Failing that just turn the volume knob on the bass down as you take it off

[quote name='StephenYork' timestamp='1379683167' post='2215683'] My bass could do with a little tweak too, I have all the correct Allen Keys so if anyone can take a look at mine I would be greatful, especially with a gig tomorrow. [/quote] Happy to have a look at this too.

Sounds like input levels getting mixed up to me. Have you tried each bass in a separate channel and then running the pedal board in the fx loop? Oh, and remember the limiter is at 0 when it's fully clockwise (i.e. 5 o'clock).

[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1379677139' post='2215570'] neck's a bit straight I think... [/quote] If you bring the relevant allen key I'll bring my stew mac action gauge and we can have a look.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1379674243' post='2215517'] And also, if there's anyone coming tomorrow who's a bit handy in the set-up department, as my Blade B15 needs a tweak?? [/quote] What's the problem Nik?

I have some vintage valves available for sale, if anyone's interested. Also definitely bringing philw's Veillette Flyer, as well as my own Archtop.

I'd like to see a CTM45 (6 x EL84s) with adjustable gain

Yes, excellent cases and very well priced. I agree that they don't need to be so deep though....

Are we being issued with BC handle/name badges?

Yep, for it to be a '66 it [i]has[/i] to be dots, binding and lollypops! Cheers Gareth (also from '66, but without the above spec.... )

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1379267416' post='2210614'] I've edited your entry above [/quote] Thanks! Looking forward to it.

I'm bringing my Aguilar Tonehammer 500 and Bergantino CN212 as well as the basses... unless I change the cab for a Berg NV115 this week

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1379140576' post='2209031'] Is anyone bringing a Barefaced Midget that I can try? [/quote] Smaller option needed than the CN then Dave? [quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1379206503' post='2209907'] Mmmm again, interested to see each one of those (hope I'm not repeating myself). [/quote] No worries, still bringing them, and hopefully a Veillette [url="http://www.veilletteguitars.com/flyer_bass.shtml"]Flyer[/url] too (32" scale, fretless tuned E-C) which should be available for purchase!

[quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1379086937' post='2208555'] But why the little meter thing, is it functional? [/quote] It shows the output. And I quote from the Ashdown site: "The CTM-15's analog VU meter isn't a vintage-style triviality, it gives you an accurate display of your power amp's output. Tube amps always have their own sweet spot where they sound their best, and the CTM-15's VU meter helps you find it every time."

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1379061756' post='2208156'] In a Schroedery kind of way? [/quote] I had a Schroeder 1210 and now own a Berg CN212. I would say the Schroeder had far more of a pushed mid presence that the Berg does.

I use my BSX EUB for about 25% of an average gig, with songs spread through the sets. I use a Radial Bigshot i/o to switch between that and my fretless, using the trim pot to balance the output and mute for tuning. I try to get a "core" tone from the amp eq and then use the active eq on each bass to taste.

[quote name='spaners' timestamp='1378508433' post='2201412'] I think I prefer the LB, all that chrome [/quote] [quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1378530966' post='2201483'] What's with the CTM30? The LB30 in a new dress? Not even a gain control to differentiate it by the looks of it. Oh well. [/quote] I agree. The LB30 is one the best looking amps there is. I understand that Ashdown changed it because they had complaints about the name and took it as an opportunity to re-house the same amp in a CTM chassis. Personally, I'd have just taken the name off the existing head!

The new version of the Little Bastard... the CTM30. [u][color=#0066cc][url="http://ashdownmusic.com/files/product/img/img_20130828162406_52796_med.png"][/url][/color][/u]

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1378381850' post='2199376'] ...news just in: In a UK exclusive, [url="http://www.tks.se"]TKS Engineering[/url] in Sweden have sent across a few of their new cabs for us to have a play with. Hopefully the postman won't be late...! [b]Extra light 112 (L112)[/b] 8 kg, neodymium speaker (There will also be a matching L212 available - around 14 kg). In white vinyl and cloth grille: [/quote] Excellent Michael Is the above available for purchase?

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1376988794' post='2181774'] I play a 5 string Precision, a Mike Lull, with flats and it sounds great. I'd recommend one in a flash. You could ease yourself into playing 5's with less expense by checking out a Lakland 55-01 or 55-02. There have been a few in the For Sale section. I don't think they all sold, so have a look. They will be very good basses. [/quote] I think this is spot on. There are some seriously good 5 string Ps out there, all across the price ranges. The best thing is to play as many as you can and pick one that works for you.